Accounting Specialist

TanenbaumCHAT; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TanenbaumCHAT, a renowned Jewish high school, seeks an Accounting Specialist to manage revenue and expense transactions in collaboration with the Business Office. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, time-management skills, and a proficiency in accounting principles and software like Quickbooks. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial accuracy and helping the institution meet its educational goals.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills including Google Suite and MS Office.
• Understanding of accounting principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process tuition payments and donations, ensuring accuracy.
• Manage accounts payable invoices and prepare payments.
• Respond to inquiries regarding vendor accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Quickbooks

Veracross

Google Suite

MS Office

Job description

TanenbaumCHAT is a coeducational community Jewish high school. We offer an exciting and extensive educational experience, inside the classroom and beyond. Rigorous General and Jewish Studies curricula prepare students to attend the finest post-secondary institutions, to succeed in their chosen paths, and to become caring and contributing members of their communities.

Who we’re looking for :

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer / Executive Director, the Accounting Specialist is responsible for working with the Business Office to process timely and accurate transactions relating to both the revenue and expense cycles.

Responsibilities include :

Revenue cycle

• Ensure proper posting of revenue transactions, primarily related to tuition, donations and grants
• Process payments issued by cheque, credit card, share transfers and EFT
• Report NSFs, overpayments and account balances as required
• Assess subsidy applications and process adjustments to customer invoices
• Respond to inquiries regarding tuition payments / subsidy assessments
• Balance tuition payments / receivable between Quickbooks and Veracross
• Help with the preparation of charitable donation receipts
• Work closely with the Tuition, Advancement and Admissions offices to ensure completeness of revenue recognition
• Other duties as required

Expense Cycle

• Ensure proper posting of expense transactions, primarily received from vendors
• Ensure proper backup and authorization has been received for the payment of invoices
• Post accounts payable invoices and prepare payments for approval
• Process employee expense reports
• Manage credit card transactions / reconciliations
• Interact with other departments to resolve accounts payable issues
• Respond to inquiries regarding vendor accounts
• Ensure invoices and financial records are filled and stored in an organized manner and coded correctly
• Other duties as required

Education, Experience and Qualifications :

• High school diploma
• 1-3 years of experience preferred
• Understanding of accounting principles is preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in entering financial data
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Deadline-driven with excellent time management ability
• Detail oriented and problem solving skills
• Collaborative team member able to adapt to various deadlines
• Excellent computer skills including Google Suite and MS Office
• Working knowledge of Quickbooks and / or Veracross is strongly preferred
• Understand and demonstrate the School ethos to staff, students, parents and vendors

Interested applicants are asked to forward a cover letter and current resume [e-mail] “ Accounting Specialist ” in the subject line. The deadline to apply is August 4, 2025.

Please note that applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis until the post has been filled. We thank all those who apply for this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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